Tarsometatarsal amputation is also known as?
APirogoff amputation
BSymes amputation
CChopart's amputation
DLisfranc amputation
A 41-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with a swollen and painful foot. Radiographic examination reveals that the head of the talus has become displaced inferiorly, thereby causing the medial longitudinal arch of the foot to fall. What is the most likely cause in this case?
ATearing of the plantar calcaneonavicular (spring) ligament
BFracture of the navicular bone
CTearing of the deltoid ligament
DSprain of the calcaneocuboid ligament
What is the most common fracture resulting from a fall onto the feet?
ACalcaneal fracture
BJones fracture
CLisfranc fracture
DAnkle fracture
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